The following is a step-by-step description that all degree-seeking applicants must go through in order to attend CCM. The process for students not seeking a degree, including visiting Summer & Winterim students, can be found here.
New Student Enrollment Process
STEP 1: Complete your Admissions application online or download a PDF version here.
Submit the following items:
1. Final High School transcript, copy of GED or Home School Verification.
- Students that have earned a college degree may submit their college transcript in lieu of their high school transcript and for testing exemptions.
2. Official college transcripts – if you attended another college and wish to transfer credit
3. Testing exemptions should be emailed to admiss@ccm.edu and include the following:
- NEW SAT: If you scored 560 or higher for Math and 590 or higher for Evidence Based Reading and Writing on the new SAT.
- OLD SAT: If you scored 530 or higher for Math and 540 or higher for Critical reading on the old SAT.
- ACT: If you scored 23 or higher for Math and 23 or higher for English on the ACT.
- NJSLA/PARCC: If you scored a 4 or 5 on the 11th grade English Language Arts test and a 4 or 5 on the Algebra 2 test.
- Based on a review of recent high school coursework on your transcript.
- If you have earned credit for college level English Composition and Mathematics courses or have completed developmental courses at another regionally accredited college.
** Any test scores or college-level math or science classes older than 7 years will not qualify for an exemption.
STEP 2: Receive your acceptance email.
STEP 3: Apply for Financial Aid – Information about our Financial Aid process can be found here.
STEP 4: Take you Placement Test – if needed. More information can be found here.
STEP 5: Attend a New Student Advising and Registration Session– be sure to check your email for your invitation.
STEP 6: Join us for New Student Orientation.
STEP 7: Start your classes!